UC Irvine-led study links biomarkers and chemotherapy-related gastrointestinal symptoms
"Our research offers valuable insights into how we can proactively address the challenge of chemotherapy-related GI symptoms." (Alexandre Chan)
UC Irvine study reveals surge in use of weight loss-linked drugs in California health system
"The results from our study of a large, diverse, statewide health system population promise to reshape the conversation around weight loss-associated GLP-1 RAs, informing healthcare stakeholders, policymakers, legislators, providers and patients alike." (Jonathan Watanabe)
UCI awarded $2.4 million grant to study potential treatment for cancer-related cognitive impairment
"It is believed that enhancing BDNF may hold the key to addressing cognitive impairments often experienced by survivors and we will explore the use of the FDA-approved drug riluzole to increase those levels." (Alexandre Chan)
UC Irvine-led research team leverages power of ribosomes to develop chemical libraries
"Library synthesis and screening are the first steps in the discovery of new medicines." (Brian Paegel)
Anai Campos Contreras named 2023 Pew Latin American Fellow in the Biomedical Sciences
"My postdoctoral training at UCI will enhance my career and will allow me to learn cutting edge techniques in cancer genomics and proteomics." (Anai Campos Contreras)
Exploring the world of microproteins
"We already know something genetically about them, what they’re regulating. Now it’s just a matter of reassessing it through the lens of protein as opposed to RNA. That’s not always easy, though." (Thomas Martínez)
Keri Hurley-Kim, University of California, Irvine – Identifying Disparities to Improve Vaccine Rates
"Immunizations are the best way to protect society from infectious diseases. However, adult vaccination rates across the United States (US) have racial, ethnic, age-based, and other sociodemographic disparities." (Keri Hurley-Kim)
UCI scientists develop gene silencing DNA enzyme that can target a single molecule
"Our results suggest that chemical evolution could pave the way for development of novel therapies for a wide range of diseases." (John Chaput)
Scientists develop gene silencing DNA enzyme that can target a single molecule
"Generating DNAzymes that can effectively function in the natural conditions of cell systems has been more challenging than expected." (John Chaput)
